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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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